Jeff Borris
Jeff Borris | |
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| Born | March 29, 1962 |
| Nationality | American |
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| Occupation | Sports Agent/Attorney |
Jeff Borris (born March 29, 1962) is an American sports agent and attorney.
Professional career
[edit]Borris began his career as a sports agent as an intern at Beverly Hills Sports Council while at Southwestern Law School, which later became a full-time position.[1] His fresh approach to baseball management soon meant that the intern became the owner along with two partners, Dan Horwits and childhood friend Rick Thurman.[2]
Some of Borris' notable clients include Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco,[3] Rickey Henderson, Bret Saberhagen, Bobby Bonilla,[4] Brady Anderson,[5] Curt Schilling, Trevor Hoffman, Michael Young, Tim Lincecum, Hunter Pence, Darren O'Day, Rick Van den Hurk, Mark Reynolds,[6] Michael Schwimer,[7] and Dan Uggla.[8]
Borris also represented Dinesh Patel and Rinku Singh after the two Indian-born pitchers won an Indian reality television show called Million Dollar Arm Challenge and tried out in front of 30 major league scouts in November 2008.[9] The two pitchers were later signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates and became the first Indian-born players to sign a professional sports contract of any kind in America.[10]
In 2015, Borris joined Ballengee Group.[11]
Education
[edit]Borris earned his bachelor's degree in political science from California State University, Northridge and a Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School. Borris was an adjunct professor of sports law at Southwestern Law School from 1993 to 2001.
Personal
[edit]Borris was born in Los Angeles and raised in the San Fernando Valley.[citation needed]
Borris is also an accomplished poker player and appeared in High Stakes Hold’ Em Season 2 playing against professional players like Kenny Tran and Brian Rast.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Shaikin, Bill (April 8, 2007). "Bonds' agent is perfect for him". LA Times.
- ^ "Dennis Gilbert May Buy The Rangers". Sports Agent Blog. September 24, 2009.
- ^ "Yankees Running Out Of Time". Hartford Courant.
- ^ Sielski, Mike (July 2010). "There's No Accounting for This". Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "Home cooking pays off for O's Anderson enjoyed sit-downs with owner". The Baltimore Sun.
- ^ "Arizona Diamondbacks have offered Mark Reynolds variety of deals - MLB - SI.com". Archived from the original on February 26, 2010. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ Salisbury, Jim (December 8, 2012). "Correction: No grievance filed by Phils' Schwimer". Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. Archived from the original on January 21, 2013.
- ^ "MLB Atlanta 16". Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ "Prospects from India pitch for major league scouts". espn.com. November 6, 2008.
- ^ "Indian hurlers' inking opens new market". mlb.com.
- ^ "Longtime Agent Jeff Borris Joins Ballengee Group". December 2, 2015.
- ^ Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (February 8, 2012). "High Stakes Hold 'Em Season 2 - Atlantis Casino Resort Spa" – via YouTube.